Oakland, CA – The Golden State Warriors updated the condition of guard Stephen Curry. who continues to be sidelined with a sprained right ankle.
"Stephen Curry was examined by Warriors Team Orthopaedist Tim McAdams on Saturday, January 7, prior to our game in Oakland and again by Dr. Bob Anderson yesterday in Charlotte, NC. Following the examinations and consultations with both doctors, the diagnosis of Stephen's injury remains a sprained right ankle with no structural damage," said Warriors general manager Larry Riley in a statement issued on Tuesday.
"Stephen will continue to receive treatment and undergo rehabilitation therapy. He will be cleared to play whenever he is able to pass a functionality test on his right ankle."
Curry sustained the injury during the club's preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings. An MRI and CT scan later confirmed the severity of the injury. He has totaled 15.2 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds in five games thus far.
The Davidson product had issues with the same ankle last season but still played 74 games and averaged 18.6 points, 5.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds for Golden State.
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